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Post by pancakes on Apr 4, 2018 15:22:37 GMT
Has anyone found a thin weight paper that still prints good quality digitals? Thin, as in copy paper or lighter.
In my experience, thinner paper usually ends up with fuzzy designs, probably due to the way the ink settles in the paper. But I would love to reduce the bulk for my TN.
Any recommendations appreciated!
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Post by caspad on Apr 4, 2018 15:37:18 GMT
have you tried printing with a laser jet instead of an inkjet on copy paper?
that might eliminate the fuzzy
when I print on plain copy paper with the laserjet for Minc-ing the images are crisp and clear
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Post by Deleted on Apr 4, 2018 15:39:25 GMT
I have a laser jet that I print with and I echo what was said above me. It prints crisper andnicely.
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Post by wendifful on Apr 4, 2018 16:26:45 GMT
The Epson Presentation Paper matte is quite thin (like copy paper) but still prints beautifully. You want to make sure you get JUST the presentation paper, not the premium presentation or ultra premium presentation, as those are thicker. |
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Post by streetscrapper on Apr 4, 2018 16:52:02 GMT
My favorite is actually Canon Matte Photo paper. It's not as thin as copy paper but I love that it is bright white! I had been using Epson Ultra Premium Presentation paper, but it's definitely not a crisp white. I print a ton of digital elements and images to use on layouts and I love this stuff!
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Post by pancakes on Apr 4, 2018 17:22:01 GMT
The Epson Presentation Paper matte is quite thin (like copy paper) but still prints beautifully. You want to make sure you get JUST the presentation paper, not the premium presentation or ultra premium presentation, as those are thicker. I’ll look into this — I def have either the premium or ultra premium because mine is super thick. I am not about to go buy a color laser printer, ha. But it’s good to know those print more crisply. |
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Post by scrapaddict702 on Apr 4, 2018 17:24:46 GMT
My favorite is actually Canon Matte Photo paper. It's not as thin as copy paper but I love that it is bright white! I had been using Epson Ultra Premium Presentation paper, but it's definitely not a crisp white. I print a ton of digital elements and images to use on layouts and I love this stuff! I've only ever purchased this in 4x6...even though it's on the SAME LISTING on Amazon I had no idea they made it a full sheet size. And it's only $5.99 (add-on item) on Amazon right now. I've been struggling like a mutha to find a crisp white to use just for my stamp backers (same brand of paper, same packaging and everything and it's now off white...even some Neenah I bought on Amazon is the same off white) so I might have to stock up and use it for that AND for printables.  I was using my Epson and the paper looks the same on both sides, so I couldn't figure out why it wasn't printing right. At least the 4x6 has an obvious difference in color between the print side and wrong wide, hopefully the larger sheets are the same. |
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Post by wendifful on Apr 4, 2018 18:38:47 GMT
The Epson Presentation Paper matte is quite thin (like copy paper) but still prints beautifully. You want to make sure you get JUST the presentation paper, not the premium presentation or ultra premium presentation, as those are thicker. I’ll look into this — I def have either the premium or ultra premium because mine is super thick. I am not about to go buy a color laser printer, ha. But it’s good to know those print more crisply. I did a comparison for you so you could see how well things print on the presentation paper. I printed both of these with the exact same settings, the left (top when you enlarge) is the presentation paper, the right (bottom when you enlarge) is normal copy paper. |
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I was using my Epson and the paper looks the same on both sides, so I couldn't figure out why it wasn't printing right. At least the 4x6 has an obvious difference in color between the print side and wrong wide, hopefully the larger sheets are the same.